Shaw Pond — Lakes 43.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 869883
43.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Shaw Pond is a lake recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Shaw Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869883). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shaw Pond sits at 43.82463° N, 71.11150° W (DMS 43°49′29″ N, 71°06′41″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shaw Pond itself. The ones closest to Shaw Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danforth Ponds | Freedom | 0.4 mi |
| Duck Pond | Freedom | 1.2 mi |
| Trout Pond | Ossipee Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Ossipee Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3 mi |
| Heath Pond | Freedom | 3.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3.9 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 4 mi |
| Long Pond | Conway | 4.5 mi |
| Loon Lake | Freedom | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Shaw Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Blazo Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Shaw Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.825°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shaw Pond track the nearby Shawtown Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shaw Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shaw Pond located?
Shaw Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shaw Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shaw Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shaw Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869883 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shaw Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 61 other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire.